Industrial Engineering Intern

Job Description

Industrial Engineering Intern

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist, founded in 1871. The company develops and produces sustainable, safe, and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers, industrial partners, and end customers worldwide. With sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and a global workforce of around 78,000 people across 54 countries, Continental is committed to innovation.

The Tires group sector, a vital part of Continental, makes mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. With over 150 years of delivering top performance, it’s one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2024, the Tires group sector generated sales of €13.9 billion, employing more than 57,000 people globally across 20 production and 16 development sites.

Job Description

The Industrial Engineering Intern position is a valuable training opportunity where, under the guidance and control of the Industrial Engineering Manager, experience is gained in applying Industrial Engineering Tools and Methods. The primary goal is to optimize manufacturing processes and reduce costs.

Through the analysis of production, Lean manufacturing methods, and time studies, the intern will become familiar with the essential tools and techniques used in process optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist, in conjunction with other Industrial Engineering personnel, to complete an assigned individual project and one group project, both of which will be evaluated.
• Support other daily tasks and projects within the department.
• Perform floor time and methods studies on both existing and new systems.
• Ensure all Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) procedures, policies, and legal requirements are implemented and monitored.

NOTE: This description may not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated as needed.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited degree program in Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.
• No relocation assistance is offered for this position.

Work Environment:

• Safety is our highest priority, and safety procedures/guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes mandatory safety wear such as hearing protection and steel-toe shoes.
• New Hires will likely be placed on a shift that includes evenings and weekends.
• The job is within a non-climate-controlled environment where you will be exposed to temperature swings (hot/cold), forklift and pedestrian traffic, and noise. The majority of work is completed in a high-heat environment.
• The role involves various physical tasks, including lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and operating machinery, with comprehensive training provided.

Additional Information

THE PERKS:

• Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource Groups.
• Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional development.
• And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

Compensation:

The starting hourly rate for this position is as follows (Tech rates):

• Freshman: $18.00/hour
• Sophomore: $19.00/hour
• Junior: $21.00/hour
• Senior: $23.00/hour
• Master: $27.00/hour

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EEO-Statement:

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.